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<p>[QUOTE="verybrad, post: 4310547, member: 37"]Have been out of town, so late to respond. Values are about 1/3 (give or take) what they were in the hey-day. It is a daunting task to try and sell items as an individual. My experience on facebook marketplace and craigslist has been frustrating, with a lot of bargain hunters wanting deep discounts. many people express interest but do not follow through. Selling at auction is a lot easier but also riskier. Do your homework and look at completed auxtion prices and probably attend an auction to see for yourself before committing to one. Expect at least a 25% selling fee. Another option might be consignment. You have a bit more control over price but expect to pay 50% comission on retail. Unfortunately, antiques (and most other items) are expensive when buying and cheap when selling. It has always been this way but the current market exacerbates this.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="verybrad, post: 4310547, member: 37"]Have been out of town, so late to respond. Values are about 1/3 (give or take) what they were in the hey-day. It is a daunting task to try and sell items as an individual. My experience on facebook marketplace and craigslist has been frustrating, with a lot of bargain hunters wanting deep discounts. many people express interest but do not follow through. Selling at auction is a lot easier but also riskier. Do your homework and look at completed auxtion prices and probably attend an auction to see for yourself before committing to one. Expect at least a 25% selling fee. Another option might be consignment. You have a bit more control over price but expect to pay 50% comission on retail. Unfortunately, antiques (and most other items) are expensive when buying and cheap when selling. It has always been this way but the current market exacerbates this.[/QUOTE]
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